Chapter 209 – My Little Classroom (1)
9RU0v9Yu Sein asked.FxfL
3m1NFR“If you had to choose between two things, which would you pick?”D2k4gOG
3Lu“……?”Ad0a
ODiJCAbel was stunned for a moment. What was a “choice game”? It was when two options held similar weight, and you were forced to choose between them. In other words, if the options weren’t balanced, the game didn’t work.ZaeU
rheBut this time, the options were.NORhr
zJjXlNEA relationship with Kang Geom-Ma vs. The end of the world.R1OZ
E0iiXIf it had been the usual Abel, she would’ve frowned and said something sarcastic.e8S
cNc5CIt wasn’t that one option had more value than the other… they were just completely incompatible. From the start, the premise of the game was broken.aU0ZE
XU4UDHowever, that wasn’t what left Abel speechless. What truly unsettled her was how ominous the second option sounded.oBuNq
2s2OThe end of the world.1ufuLvk
4kkIn a world invaded by demons and magical beasts, those words carried enormous weight. After all, 700 years ago, humanity had already been on the brink of collapse once.FnBRwv
RsiEven as a joke, no one dared say something so foreboding.WEvDyHG
ZDSlDon’t they say words shape reality? This was a world where magic and blessings existed. Here, even a simple sentence could hold power. Abel believed that too.MSyKRI6
wzsoT5TAnd yet, Sein had casually thrown that out as part of a game. Even as a joke, this was going too far. And yet…3pQxObf
CNiiZH4The way Sein looked at her was deadly serious. There wasn’t a trace of sarcasm. That sincere gaze left Abel blank.qH7h2T
rpRL4r“…….”Kgam4w
0PAOSilence spread around them. After a moment, Sein gave a faint smile. Then she dusted herself off and stood up.haEdA6
ZADa“Now I understand just how much you like my cousin. If you’re even willing to hesitate in the face of the end of the world…”L6F
LXWyFcgHearing that, Abel thought was it that little pause that caused the misunderstanding? Did Sein think she was taking it that seriously? In reality, she had just been too stunned to speak.CeGF
qhsO5Sein had completely misinterpreted the situation. She thought Abel was willing to choose Kang Geom-Ma even if it meant the world’s destruction. It wasn’t entirely wrong—but it wasn’t right either.WM2
1b7HAbel wanted to explain. But Sein spoke again, her eyes smiling.xdLg9
oUpx4“If you care about him that much, then I’ll do my best too—to make sure the world doesn’t end. Even if I have to pay a steep price to those ‘above.’ After all, my fate is to protect the happiness of the ‘one from beyond.’”CRxj7
GUcnEZAbel didn’t understand a word. Those above? One from beyond? Happiness? She vaguely assumed Sein belonged to some kind of organization. Beyond that, she was lost.jhL8wi
LzTpZ‘Why is she telling me all this out of nowhere?’o7rmXN
h0iS7BSein’s tone sounded more like a farewell than a casual chat. Like she was leaving behind her final words.HJKy81B
bhAUneasy, Abel asked in a stammer. Her tongue didn’t quite obey her.5zb
QRf“W-wait. I don’t get it. What was all that supposed to mean?”kcV
xiJWk4lSein smiled faintly and answered.a4XT
FNT“You’ll know soon. Actually, it would’ve been better if you never knew. But things have gotten too complicated. So there’s no choice—you’ll find out, whether you want to or not.”ooJiS
qxBvg6“……?!”tc55V
xiTWith that, Sein turned and began walking, retracing the exact path she had taken.tKbVIhW
n9UdqAbel wanted to reach out to stop her, but couldn’t. It felt like a chilling force was holding her back.8Bptt
dTUGSein raised her head. The stars shimmered in the dark sky like sharp eyes. And it felt like every one of them was staring at her.GXW7i69
nDYQpAnd in Abel’s eyes, it was as if Sein was bearing all those gazes on her shoulders. That thought filled her chest with sadness and sympathy.Zwq
eAumV“Yu Sein… you and Kang Geom-Ma’s family… what on earth are you hiding…?”s7iwMR8
jx3LJFAbel murmured, still unaware of the future that strange conversation would bring.1FKaFq
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cchWwvAt the same time, in a hotel near Joaquin Academy—JpRb
wcSKojima stood beside a floor-to-ceiling window.dzw9UV
6r3Ybc6The hotel suite was spacious enough to host dozens of guests, yet it had been reserved for him alone.uwJag
Be70LwWith one hand behind his back and a glass of whiskey in the other, Kojima slowly swirled the drink.xvFPu
BlnXMZ2“You failed to persuade him, didn’t you, Hina?”iiFt1
v0oLtePSaki Hina, standing behind him, flinched as her eyelids trembled.Leo1
qiSs“…Yes. My apologies for disappointing you.”xOL
3C7dShe swallowed hard, steadied her voice, and continued.0cas
Qdjml“Heavenly Sword Kang Geom-Ma isn’t just physically exceptional—his mental fortitude is far too advanced. My blessing had no effect. I believe external means won’t work on him…”1IkLz
WKgThough she tried to appear calm, her legs were shaking, barely supporting her.Z3d
sGFJpyp“I see. You may go.”lhzbHp2
R5j5XRDAt Kojima’s command, Hina’s face stiffened. Knowing his temperament, it wouldn’t be surprising if he lashed out coldly.0RL
NmQS“Y-yes, Prime Minister. Have a good night.”1ANd
jHjIerDespite her unease, Hina bowed deeply and left the room quickly.9w2egs
SL9dzSilence enveloped the grand suite. Kojima took a sip of whiskey. Perhaps from the bitterness, he muttered under his breath.ML2ms4
ZaGkHjm“How much longer do you intend to hide?”hyGp5
GG5U2RjNo sooner had he spoken than a shadow slipped down from the ceiling. The dark mass gradually took human form, chuckling.8fko1UT
PmkSPu“Heh… Even with my Crow’s Blessing at full strength, you saw through me immediately. You truly are something else, Kojima. Had I stayed a moment longer, I’d have taken an arrow to the brow.”ieq
Ukde2QIt was Altair, head of the Auditore family. Stroking his beard, he stepped closer. Kojima replied with icy disdain.MknDP0s
4IsG“How odd. A man of your wisdom barging into my room. Is old age dulling your senses?”n1Nc
qMKoAp7Even considering their ranks, Kojima’s tone was openly contemptuous. Altair was at least seven years older and held comparable status. As the leader of the Shadow Family, he commanded great respect.uHc
UanBBut Altair only chuckled. After all, he was the one intruding.MCvwy5S
EAaAI9y“Consider it an assassin’s habit. I hope you’ll forgive me.”T7n
k6HTDespite the courtesy, Altair rubbed his chin familiarly. Kojima frowned.eDR
cY9Ik5“Even habits must have limits. Cross them, and there are consequences. Let’s skip the chit-chat. Why are you here? Did Siegfried send you?”U5qD
spPRS“I’m afraid not. The Auditore family is a house of order. We don’t act on others’ commands—we move by our own judgment.”2v5
XtKs7“Then explain why you’ve trespassed into a national leader’s quarters. Choose your words carefully, unless you want this to escalate.”J3TdU
8oyCXAt Kojima’s threat, Altair’s pleasant smile vanished.oAG
ZmvI2z“Rumors are spreading. That you plan to seize control of the Hero Association.”kIi6
pWVu“…….”EyLfl
pKRdWtIce clinked softly in the glass. The whiskey’s aroma had mellowed.FG7CoB
oNQKMDJ“If those rumors are true… wouldn’t that be overreaching? You’re already a Seven Star Hero and the leader of a nation. Now you want the Association too? That’s too much.”nKwkH
yziKojima downed his drink in one gulp and answered bluntly.xttJ
HCB“Baseless rumors.”tmW
nuLR“You know what they say—where there’s smoke, there’s fire.”edwmY5q
efXh1“Let’s say it were true. So what? If the seat’s been vacant nearly ten years, why shouldn’t I take it?”Nniuz4
18MY“The world has its order, Kojima. Changseong is the strongest candidate now. For someone like you to interfere—”6CBpYyD
09KKojima chuckled coldly.woJ
csU9btG“Richard of Mura? That man acts more with brawn than brains. He’s unfit for the role.”oDk
uwdAMva“Even if true, that’s not for you to decide.”MoXaRA
WwRu7O“Did you come here just to play word games?”JQ5FC
6QCWQ“Not at all.”qbq0ov
CTOMAltair’s eyes flashed dangerously.LXW4s
9VrLFp“I came to warn you, Kojima. Do not cross the line. If you do, the Auditores won’t sit idly by. That’s my message.”fnDlS
egLGIAltair turned toward the door. Just before leaving, he added gravely.vF7N
hcb7“One more piece of advice—stay away from the new Seven Star, the Heavenly Sword.”ncynz0
3O2A6n5Crash. The whiskey glass shattered on the floor, glass flying.14XGT
25lxKojima roared with fury.9of2B
WPlx“Patriarch! Don’t overstep. How dare you speak to me like that, to Saki Kojima?! You speak of order, yet your words only bring chaos.”4k11K
09zaami“Order, as it should be, stands equal beneath the heavens.”CfNEWno
ArWjztAltair tapped his staff on the floor. Shadows stirred around them, shifting.n3DC
AwjShhhh.GK0P
mOWUIn an instant, over thirty presences filled the suite. Assassins—eyes glowing red.ul1V
uHIzwAltair declared.HzC
jRjeL“And if it’s not order that upholds the sky, then what does?”T2hfZ
MLl7yHO“You saying that brat is the sky?”wcnSz1c
0UE3fA1“They call him the ‘Heavenly Sword.’ I don’t think it’s exaggeration.”3jyyr
6RpAltair’s eyes glinted coldly.vWZUDP
2j0DMk“So forget your obsession with order, and worry about your own conduct—unless you want your neck sliced into sashimi. Unlike me, Heavenly Sword has no patience.”vTJSF0
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s5v3I returned to Wolf Class after a long time—on Media’s suggestion, to enjoy student life before official ceremonies began.OXz
fx8Jp4dHonestly, attending “how to be a hero” classes after becoming a Seven Star Hero…m382jt
aO6SIt felt like a general taking soldier training.Jf9w5lr
kWS15Even so, I planned to keep attending whenever possible. I remembered my first master’s words—that school was for bonds, not just knowledge.mZkRT
SChwJKThat’s why I came with a good attitude. But—JVxTY
zestsDu“Kyaaa! It’s the Heavenly Sword! Please, an autograph!”Wafv8Hm
VlCZl“I’ve been a fan forever! Can I take a photo with you?”Ti2n
3CoTOce“Heavenly Sword! Heavenly Sword! Heavenly Sword! Heavenly Sword!”IaTw
znfI froze. There were so many people. Wasn’t there still a minute before class started? At this rate, I wouldn’t even make it inside.vj3WNkx
ItkI expected this, but this is absurd.R3M2sQs
YhRStudents from all classes and years had crowded in. It was so packed I could barely breathe.dGhyQ
sM1And the worst part? Some of the mob were instructors.LRtTXW
wZ1gbI get students being excited—but you guys work here! This is just slacking on the job.PmW
Ppir9FAlso, stop chanting “Heavenly Sword” over and over!2iiqpe
1zAMy face burned. For someone from Earth, getting called by a nickname like that was embarrassing—straight-up uncomfortable.GCh
7UiqloI’d just gotten used to my real name, and now I had to carry this pompous title? I wanted to crawl into a hole.m7ZwV7N
ISxVIu‘This is insane.’77Qu
vMaKaAs I sighed amid the crowd, a thunderous voice rang from the entrance. The attention on me dispersed.ieA
whK“Class is starting! Everyone to your seats!”tTg
fJf8WEIt was Instructor Lee Won-bin, proud teacher of Wolf Class. His shiny bald head gleamed—almost blinding.f8rB
8d47UnHe scolded the hiding instructors and restored order. The commotion died like it had been doused. Now I understood why people said he held clout among the faculty. No doubt, he was a role model.2XO
OACOnce things settled, Instructor Lee glanced around and approached me cautiously.cDGLi
MrqPaCY“I… Heavenly Sword.”PFiPb
nR8mM“Just call me Kang Geom-Ma. At least here at the academy, I’m clearly below you, instructor.”F1bz
7TomDIi“……!”umSU
aR5“If even you keep your distance, it’ll be hard for me to keep attending. Please, speak normally.”8O7WROY
QqDPP8uHis eyes widened—he looked a little moved. I gave a small smile.wWKYcb3
6Axc9“Then…”7dYv
PwV2HNHe lowered his voice to a whisper and gave a sheepish grin.k8n
THYK0D1“Would it be too much to ask… for an autograph later? My niece’s a big fan. Ah, and—if you don’t mind, I’d like one too, haha.”30t
2TjfThe smile on my face instantly collapsed.ts3d3VP
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Haimiya_cutie.
MahayanaBro is really having hard time.
Haimiya_cutie.
MahayanaGood one old man 👍
Haimiya_cutie.
MahayanaOld man knows his stuff.